Ukraine is reported to have struck an oil export terminal in St Petersburg shortly before President Vladimir Putin’s annual international economic forum begins. Multiple outlets describe the timing as occurring “hours before” the forum gets under way, with the event framed as a major showcase for Putin, sometimes likened to an equivalent of a global business summit. The Financial Times reports that the terminal is hit after deadly Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, presenting the action as part of a broader exchange of attacks. ABC Australia similarly focuses on the terminal being struck ahead of the forum’s start. The Globe and Mail adds context on the forum’s prominence in St Petersburg, describing it as a banner event for Putin. None of the provided summaries offer detailed information on casualties, the extent of damage to infrastructure, or immediate official statements confirming responsibility. Overall, the sources agree on the core elements: the target is an oil export terminal in St Petersburg, the attack occurs shortly before Putin’s forum begins, and the Ukrainian action is presented alongside recent deadly attacks involving Russia and Ukraine.